Nestor's Cave
Nestor's Cave
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lindadownunder
Perth, Australia2,949 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
We walked up to Nestor's cave from Voidokilia Beach.
This is a steep walk up the sand dune then a rocky path covered in bushes.
The view when you get to the cave makes it all worthwhile but the cave itself is nothing special.
This is a steep walk up the sand dune then a rocky path covered in bushes.
The view when you get to the cave makes it all worthwhile but the cave itself is nothing special.
Written 30 October 2017
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Visitor_from_Athens
Athens, Greece280 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
It is a stiff climb up to the Cave of Nestor and continuing from it to the ramparts of Old Navarino isn’t recommended. The best approach to the latter is from the Sikia Channel to the south. This Cave was within the limits of the ancient city of Koryfasion and well known under this name to ancient authors. One thing is certain. The Cave was used in prehistoric times and was occupied since the Stone Age. Archaeological excavations have demonstrated that. Be careful of open trenches toward the back.
Written 1 July 2018
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Faye J
Rugby, UK652 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
Came early to the beach to climb this but still didnt get there til midday..doh...v hot one water bottle went quick...on parking by beach u either walk dunes or beach to far left then scale a sandune hill thats a killer...shoes get sand in them and cant take off as sand burning...climb up path minding prickles and brambles to get to cave eventually...lovely and cool in there to recover from trek thankfully...not massive cave but decent view of bay to both sides if want better view continue up to castle above..its a little trickier and steeper but u r half way there..
Written 27 June 2017
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Brian B
Arlon, Belgium157 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Other reviews cover the sand dunes element. My advice is to plan to go to the top and enjoy a dip in the sea afterwards. It is quite a hike up and the sand is a challenge on the first bit while the steep part after the cave is .. adventurous. Many bathers did it in flip flops (??????) so it is doable with decent running or walking shoes. Just bring a few btls of water and a camera. The views from the castle walls are just simply awesome! And you can wander around the walls of this largish castle to see all vantage points. Don’t forget a towel for bathing in the lovely water afterwards. Enjoy!!!
Written 28 May 2018
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jamielaub
Atlanta, GA218 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
If you are within 200-miles of this part of Greece, you must visit Voidokilia Beach! This is the best beach on the planet! While on the beach, you can escape the sun by taking a short and easy hike up the hillside to Nestor's Cave. Our high school son, and self-proclaimed tour guide taught us that according to legend, this cave is where Hermes hid the cattle stolen from Apollo. Just wonderful. Another short, and easy hike up from Nestor's Cave, and you reach the top of the hill, and stand in the ruins of a thirteenth-century Frankish castle. The views are breathtaking.
Written 4 August 2014
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chammp
Modbury, UK1,331 contributions
Aug 2011
This is really just a natural cave, which contains relatively little of interest apart from the odd bad and the pool at the back. It is poorly lit so worth taking a torch up there. Legend has it that the ancient King Nestor kept his cattle in this cave, though there's no indication of this in the cave itself. From here you get good views of the Voidokilia bay although it is much better to continue up the hill to the Paliokastro (the castle itself) where the views are magnificent.
Written 17 February 2012
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AlyGNorthWales
Llanbedr Dyffryn Clwyd, UK261 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
We parked at the beach and walked around the semi-circle and up to the cave, which seems to be the only way.A beautiful beach with clear shallow water and little fish swimming around to paddle in on the way there and back. No toilets or cafe, though, and the nearest cafe is a couple of kilometres away. A bit of a scramble up to Nestor's cave, which is nothing special in itself, but the views from there are magnificent.
Written 3 July 2019
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LeeTalker
Manchester, UK1,603 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
Cave is nothing special but views are spectacular! It's a good walk up from the beach - we did it barefoot but recommend trainers!
Written 7 September 2017
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Robin F
Nelson Bay, New South Wales, Australia304 contributions
Sept 2015
We accessed the cave from Voidokhilia Bay and it took us about 15 minutes to climb up. I guess you could run up and down but the path is very uneven and quite worn in places with only tree roots to stop you from sliding. The cave is not much to look at but interesting if you believe the tale about Apollo hiding cattle here - don't know how they made it up the steep slope!
Written 15 November 2015
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Jim B
Cardiff, UK958 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
If you are in the area the walk up to the cave is worth doing. The actual cave is large but not particularly interesting. It is not one that needs a torch or exploring. It is well worth scrambling on up the path to the castle above - the views are stunning.
Written 1 August 2015
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